American Movie
American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.
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Where is American Movie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
About American Movie
American Movie is a 1999 English-language documentary and comedy film directed by Chris Smith. The cast is led by Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
American Movie was produced by Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, and C-Hundred Film Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on November 5, 1999, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Chris Smith
- Release date
- November 5, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation
American Movie cast & crew
American Movie was directed by Chris Smith.
The cast features Mark Borchardt as Filmmaker, Mike Schank as Friend / Musician, Tom Schimmels as Actor in 'Coven', Monica Borchardt as Mark's Mom, Alex Borchardt as Mark's Brother, and Chris Borchardt as Mark's Brother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mike Schank, cinematography is by Chris Smith, and it was produced by Chris Smith and Sarah Price.
Is American Movie worth watching?
American Movie holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 275 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary and comedy, American Movie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Movie
American Movie isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of American Movie
Mark Borchardt
Filmmaker
Mike Schank
Friend / Musician
Tom Schimmels
Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt
Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Chris Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Ken Keen
Friend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman
Casting Director
Bill Borchardt
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Cliff Borchardt
Mark's Dad
Tom Beach
Production Manager
Joan Petrie
Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
American Movie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Movie in United States?
American Movie is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is American Movie in?
American Movie is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Movie?
American Movie runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is American Movie rated?
American Movie is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 275 ratings.
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